Each cell is only about one inch in diameter and packs sensors that help provide tactile feedback to the patient (Photo: TUM)

The cells are made from off-the-shelf parts, which dramatically lowers costs (Photo: TUM)

The cells are also used to monitor the patient's vitals (Photo: TUM)

The brain-computer interface has been used to successfully make a humanoid robot walk at a distance, using the commands given by a monkey (Photo: TUM)

Prof. Gordon Cheng with the CellulARSkin (Photo: TUM)

A new brain-controlled robotic exoskeleton will allow a paraplegic person to kick off the FIFA 2014 World Cup (Image: Walk Again Project)

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On June 12th, the FIFA 2014 World Cup in Brazil will be kicked off by a paralyzed person using a highly innovative brain-controlled robotic exoskeleton. This feat is being carried out as a demonstration of the current state-of-the art in assisted mobility technology, as the researchers involved – part of the "Walk Again Project" – work toward refining their invention.